MAY 13, 2013 MEETINGS Several meetings will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013, beginning at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall, with each meeting following immediately after the previous one. Residents are encouraged to attend.
1) Barton Hills Village Board of Zoning Appeals/Public Hearing. The BZA will review an application for variance regarding proposed construction of a garage at 260 Barton Shore Drive. The application is available for public inspection at the BHV Clerk’s Office.
2) Barton Hills Village Annual Meeting. Regular business will be conducted by the Board of Trustees in addition to acceptance of annual committee reports (reports are attached to this Bulletin). The Board will receive comment from the residents on any issues of concern. A public comment period is also on the agenda for all Board of Trustees meetings, which are held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall.
3) Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation Annual Stockholders’ Meeting. Shareholders and the BHMC Board of Directors will discuss important financial and other matters, including approval of the annual budget.
PLANNING COMMISSION The BHV Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall to receive comment on the proposed zoning ordinance. The document is available for public inspection at the BHV Clerk’s Office, can be requested in electronic format (email bhvclerk@comcast.net) and is posted on the BHV website (www.vil-bartonhills.org).
H2O HEROES RAIN BARREL SALE The Huron River Watershed Council is holding a public sale of discount rain barrels. Purchasers can go online now through May 13 to order their rain barrels in advance for pick up Saturday, May 18, 9am-2pm at the Washtenaw County Road Commission, 555 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor. Rain barrels are priced at $75 for a 65-gallon 85% recycled content model in charcoal or $85 for a classic edition barrel in granite. These prices are at least 20% off regular retail prices, and without shipping charges homeowners save even more. Go to www.hrwc.org/rainbarrelsto get the promotional code and purchase a rain barrel. For specific information on rain barrel use, go to www.hrwc.org/rainbarrelinfoguide.
Rain barrels collect rainwater from rooftops and save homeowners water, energy and money by reducing summer tap water needs. The stored water can be used by homeowners to irrigate gardens and lawns where the water will slowly flow into the soil and plants. In addition, rain barrels also slow the rapid flow of water entering the stormwater system—storm drains, culverts, rivers and lakes—and help reduce soil erosion and flooding. A portion of the proceeds from the rain barrel sale will support HRWC’s work to protect and restore the Huron River.
Check out great Barton Dam photos at www.hrwc.org–scroll down to “River Foam
Contact clerk’s office for financial/annual reports